But You Look Good – Living a Normal Life with a Chronic Disease
Diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension in 1995, and told she had less than 2 years to live, a lung transplant seemed the only option. Grace Wickenheiser has been on $100,000 a year worth of life-saving medication since 1998. Her prognosis is not good, and her condition has not stabilized, but in 2010, her positive attitude is a contagious.

What if you could ask Nelson Mandela, the Queen or a local graffiti artist about their lives and experiences?

At the Stratford Public Library, your can borrow a real live person on Friday September 24 from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Human “books” will be available for a loan of up to 30 minutes, in the library – your community living room. Chat, learn, and challenge your assumptions as you connect with people in your community in a new and unique way!

“Let Me Breathe” is the title of the song written by Juno nominated composer and Canadian musician J. Paul Adams for his niece and for all who struggle with Pulmonary Hypertension, a rare and potentially fatal lung disease. Below is a video of the song including the lyrics.

Our annual Vegas Fundraiser is held during PH Awareness Month in November is also named after this song. It will be held on November 6th, 2010 at Brebeuf College, Toronto. Please join us for a fun night of celebration! Read here for more info on the event. We hope to see you there!